In daily life, it is common to see people drinking water with schisandra and rock sugar. Schisandra is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. So what are the benefits of schisandra rock sugar water?
Benefits of Schisandra Rock Sugar Water
Lung Nourishing and Cough Suppressing
Schisandra has a sour and sweet taste, warm nature, and enters the lung, heart, and kidney meridians. Schisandra can nourish lung qi and suppress cough. Rock sugar has a sweet taste, neutral nature, and enters the spleen and lung meridians. It has the effect of moistening the lungs, suppressing cough, and transforming phlegm and saliva. Schisandra rock sugar water has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on chronic cough, asthma, and shortness of breath caused by lung and kidney deficiency in the elderly.
Astringent and Sweating Stopping
Schisandra has an astringent and contracting characteristic due to its sour taste. Schisandra rock sugar water can be used to treat persistent diarrhea, excessive sweating, and thirst caused by fluid loss.
Calming the Mind and Soothing the Spirit
Schisandra has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and calming the mind. Its active ingredients can to some extent inhibit the central nervous system and have a certain stabilizing effect. It can help improve sleep and assist in the treatment of insomnia.
Can Schisandra Rock Sugar Water be Consumed for a Long Time?
In general, it can be consumed for a long time.
If it is necessary due to illness, and there are no allergies or other adverse reactions during the consumption of schisandra rock sugar water, it can generally be consumed for a long time. However, schisandra is still a type of traditional Chinese medicine. In order to avoid damage to the spleen and stomach, it is recommended to stop taking it after the condition improves.
What Should Be Considered When Drinking Schisandra Rock Sugar Water?
1. Allergy Prevention
A small number of people may have allergic reactions such as fever, headache, hives, nausea, and vomiting when taking schisandra. If it is uncertain whether one is allergic, it is advisable to drink a small amount of schisandra rock sugar water and observe for about 1 hour. If there is no discomfort, continue to take it.
2. Dosage
Schisandra is still a type of traditional Chinese medicine and has certain dosage requirements. The usual dosage of schisandra is 2-6 grams and should not be taken in excessive amounts. If more than 13-18 grams of schisandra are consumed, discomfort such as hiccup, acid reflux, stomach pain, and burning sensation in the stomach may occur.
Contraindications for Drinking Schisandra Rock Sugar Water
1. Early-stage Cough
Schisandra has a certain lung-nourishing and cough-suppressing effect and also has a certain tonic effect. It can be used to treat chronic cough, dry cough, and other symptoms. However, in the early stage of cough, the treatment should focus on dispersing. If schisandra rock sugar water is consumed, it may cause the evil qi to remain in the body and worsen the symptoms.
2. Early-stage Rash
Schisandra has a sour taste and has a contracting and astringent effect. In the early stage of a rash, treatment should focus on dispersing and promoting rashes. If schisandra rock sugar water is consumed, the evil qi may be retained, causing the symptoms of the rash to worsen.
3. Diabetic Patients
Rock sugar is a crystalline block made of refined white sugar. Drinking schisandra rock sugar water is not conducive to blood sugar control for diabetic patients. It may even directly lead to elevated blood sugar levels, causing discomfort such as dizziness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.
Recipe for Schisandra Rock Sugar Water
Ingredients: 10 grams of schisandra, 30 grams of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Wash the schisandra, blanch it with boiling water, and immediately remove it.
2. Put the washed schisandra into a teacup.
3. Add rock sugar.
4. Pour boiling water over it and brew.
5. During the process, you can add more water. Take 2-3 times a day.
